January 2017
Rep. John Lewis testifies against Sen. Jeff Sessions
A national hero and longtime pro-LGBT ally who risked his life fighting for voting rights a half century ago steps up to oppose the nomination of a man with a…
Sen. Cory Booker Testifies Against Sen. Jeff Sessions
Superb testimony by Sen. Cory Booker. Tom Cotton is unhappy that Cory Booker is testifying against a fellow senator. It’s a violation of custom, he says. Well so is drafting…
President Obama’s farewell address
A strong, wise, eloquent and moving speech. A friend today said she had never so wanted a speech to continue.
The Grownup Is Leaving the Building
@WashBlade My tribute to President #Obama: "The grownup is leaving the building" https://t.co/2iJAkSBTSi pic.twitter.com/1zDAYOHMLg — Richard Rosendall (@RickRosendall) January 12, 2017
Streep quietly, eloquently eviscerates Trump’s bullying, xenophobia
Brava, Meryl. Without rancor and without mentioning the president-elect’s name, the most celebrated actor of either sex in Hollywood used her moment to raise her voice against bullying and xenophobia….
Women’s March on Washington opens contentious dialogues about race
Race-related confrontations have been erupting among women planning to march against Trump. https://t.co/07LbyDrFji pic.twitter.com/quuFjJyUXP — NYT National News (@NYTNational) January 9, 2017
D.C. city officials launch LGBT youth house
D.C. city officials launch LGBT youth house @SMYALDMV @MayorBowser @DCLGBTQ https://t.co/KASxUqf2jk — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) January 9, 2017 Congrats to SMYAL on this breakthrough.
Golden Globes: 'Moonlight' wins best drama
Golden Globes: 'Moonlight' wins best drama, 'La La Land' rakes in awards https://t.co/n4hovjds0z — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) January 9, 2017 Moonlight, my pick for best film of the year, won…
Jan. 19 – Love Trumps Hate Rainbow Bash
Have you bought your tickets yet for the #LoveTrumpsHate Rainbow Bash? @dcbrau @absolutvodka @TequilaAvion @WhatsUpAtTown @jamesonwhiskey pic.twitter.com/YWE9F55gWP — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) January 9, 2017
Jan. 13-15 – Mid-Atlantic Leather runs in D.C.
Mid-Atlantic Leather runs in D.C. Jan. 13-15 https://t.co/17w6x95o0g — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) January 10, 2017 It’s a busy January, and part of it is MAL.